I need some advice....PLEASE

[b3noodles]

Hello all, This is my first post here and by reading the other posts I hope to get some great advice.
Ok here goes... I have an 8 yr old intact male rottie whom we have had since he was 14 weeks old. When we got him my oldest son was 1 yr old we went to training classes and everything he seemed like the perfect dog, Then I had another son 4 yrs ago and ever since Bagheera (the rottie) has gone well...weird. He pees on eveything that my 4 yr old has touched outside. Like one day after getting out of the pool my son sat on the steps when we let the dog out he immediatly peed when Nickolas had sat. Also if the dog is let to be loose in the house he goes right for my youngest sons bed and pees on it. He really doesnt pee on anything else. I cant stand him peeing and feel bad for locking him in the kitchen but I don't know where to turn. The other problem we have is he humps everything in sight! People kids animals anything. We have bred him 2 times when he was younger and now vets are tellling us hes too old to fix. And also if I can find a vet to fix him the are telling me that the humping will not go away as he is set in his ways.The humping is getting bad..the other night he got out of the yard and was loose for about 1 hour when my sister in law found him she brought him back home where he proceded to knock her to the ground(hurting her leg) and trying to have his way with her. We are at our ends we really don't want to get rid of him but we want to be happy with him and him happy to be here with us. Any advice GREATLY appreciated! Thanks Sue!

[Judi W]

First of all, he is not too old to be neutered. That is balderdash.

Secondly, although he might have had some training when young, if you don't keep the training up throughout life, you are doing your dog a disservice. Get him back in a training class. He needs retraining and daily sessions and he should be seriously corrected for any peeing in the house and really have some consequences of daring to hump people. When he is in the house, have him dragging a leash, hang something that makes noise on his collar so you can hear every time he moves and watch him like a hawk. When you see him siddle up to something, grab that leash and give him a good correction and a real verbal tongue lashing. Close the door to your little one's bedroom so he doesn't have access to it. You must do this everytime. That same leash and collar allows you to give him what for if he should even think about mounting someone.

Please put locks on your yard gates so that he cannot get out.

[b3noodles]

Thanks..Yes we do have locks on the gate but that night in question there was a miscommunication between my husband and me. Hubby went out on his Harley and I assumed he locked it. About the training... where do I go? The local petsmart or a private place? What is best? Thanks for putting up with me! Sue

[Judi W]

You will have an obedience training club in your area. Go to the following link, do a search for clubs in Ohio and find an obedience club in the Cleveland area.

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/inde...bed&display=on

[brunie's mom]

Many rescue dogs are this age or older and are spayed/neutered. Find another vet if your vet does not want to neuter him. It is true..if it has become a bad habit, the humping and peeing may not go away completely. But with neutering, training and some behaviour modification he should be alot easier to live with.

Also...the possibility of re-homing an intact 8 year old male that pisses on everything and humps is going to be impossible. Who would want a dog like that?????

Forget about Petsmart training...you need someone to come to the house and evaluate him or get some one-on-one training. Where are you located?
There may be some members that can guide you to a good trainer.

Sounds like this dog has taken over the house and is running the show. The first time he tried humping anyone he should have had the crap scared out of him. If some dog of mine tried to hump me or a family member , I can tell you he would have seen stars.

Gina

[b3noodles]

We did try and scare him but it obviously didn't work. He is a big boy about 125 pounds and pure dumb. He does't piss on everything just what my 4 yr old has touched OUTSIDE and he does piss on his bed in the house thats all (which is enough) I am located in Cleveland Ohio. Anyone knows of a good trainer please let me know. Thanks again! Sue

[Judi W]

I gave you a link. If you want private training, you will still get a better referral from a training club than most other places.

[b3noodles]

I didn't get the link....

[Bucky's Mom]

Originally Posted by Judi W

You will have an obedience training club in your area. Go to the following link, do a search for clubs in Ohio and find an obedience club in the Cleveland area.

http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/inde...bed&display=on

Here is the link she was reffering to.

[RottiMomCT]

Put a leash on him - as soon as he even THINKS about sniffing something inappropriate to pee on, correct him! Use a loud voice and say "AH AHH!" and redirect him to something OUTSIDE that he can relieve himself on, and PRAISE him when he does so.

As for neutering him at 8 years old...get it done...humping is often not a sexual behavior, but a dominant behavior, as is marking.

Get back into classes ASAP...it is never too late to learn (or refresh ones memory!).

Dogs humping anyone or anything is NEVER tolerated here. It's incredibly rude.

Also, to make it easier for you - here is the info from the link Judi referred to - we can't make it any easier than that - I took out the 'breed specific' clubs - this is all breed clubs There are TWO Rottie specific clubs - maybe contact them to see if they know of anyone close to you.

Agathon Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Sue Arnold
Address: 7496 Byron Cir NE, Canton, OH , 44721-1907
Club Type: All Breed

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All-Breed Training Club of Akron, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Lois Orlando
Address: 550 Roosevelt St, Kent, OH , 44240-3367
Club Type: All Breed

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Ashtabula Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Bonnie Cole
Address: 3142 Blair Ave, Ashtabula, OH , 44004-5221
Club Type: All Breed


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Canton All-Breed Training Club
Corresponding Secretary : Mary Morgan
Address: 2320 Pebble Beach Dr Se, Massillon, OH , 44646-7412
Email: mmorgan@assnet.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Central Ohio Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Joan Barrett
Address: 11374 Rockwood Ct NW, Pickerington, OH , 43147-9113
Website: ohiodogs.com
Email: jaybar1@earthlink.net
Club Type: All Breed

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Cincinnati Kennel Club, Inc.
Secretary : Betty Pomeroy
Address: 5161 Romohr Rd, Cincinnati, OH , 45244-1022
Email: BPom4222@aol.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Clermont County Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Alissa Christman
Address: 2923 Crest Rd, Cincinnati, OH , 45251-4665
Website: www.clermontcountykc.org
Email: enginuitykennels@earthlink.net
Club Type: All Breed

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Cleveland All-Breed Training Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Elaine Moore
Address: 9974 Gatewood Dr, Brecksville, OH , 44141-3642
Website: www.cabtc.org
Club Type: All Breed

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Columbus All Breed Training Club
Corresponding Secretary : Bette Rodman
Address: 4331 Stoner Drive, Grove City, OH , 43123
Email: erodman@ameritech.net
Club Type: All Breed

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Dan Emmett Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Patricia Miller
Address: 12889 Blue Jay Rd, Newark, OH , 43056-9096
Club Type: All Breed

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Dayton Dog Training Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Lynn Luikart
Address: 10130 Atchison Rd, Centerville, OH , 45458-9209
Website: www.daytondogtraining.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Dayton Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Debby Moore
Address: 1297 DAYTON YELLOW SPRINGS RD, XENIA, OH , 45385-9508
Club Type: All Breed

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Echo Hills Kennel Club of Ohio
Corresponding Secretary : Terrie Janssen
Address: 4465 N Piqua-Troy Rd, Troy, OH , 45373
Website: www.echohillskennelclub.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Emerald Valley Rottweiler Club of Greater Cleveland, Ohio
Corresponding Secretary : Gwen Chaney
Address: 5014 Granger Court, Indianapolis, IN , 46268
Club Type: Specialty

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Fort Steuben Kennel Association, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Dawn Crowe
Address: PO Box 248, East Springfield, OH , 43925
Club Type: All Breed

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Grand River Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Marylyn Stanko-Hise
Address: 4023 Main St, Perry, OH , 44081
Club Type: All Breed

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Greater Cincinnati Rottweiler Club
Secretary : Carolyn Zembrodt
Address: 419 Morris Rd, Covington, KY , 41011-1839
Club Type: Specialty

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Greater Toledo Obedience Training Club
Corresponding Secretary : Stacey Beck
Address: 10010 Ramm Rd, Monclova, OH , 43542-9506
Club Type: All Breed

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Hamilton Dog Training Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Amy Beckett
Address: 1970 Darrtown Rd, Hamilton, OH , 45013-8306
Website: www.hamiltondogtraining.com
Email: ebab6300@juno.net
Club Type: All Breed

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Licking River Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Debbie Baker
Address: 8786 Purity Rd, St. Louisville , OH , 43071
Club Type: All Breed

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Lima Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Kathy Yontz
Address: 1051 Shrine Rd, Springfield, OH , 45504-3937
Email: Kathy@glasscity.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Lorain County Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Julie Teel
Address: 38234 Sugar Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH , 44039-3521
Club Type: All Breed

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Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Betty Crawford
Address: 4735 S Salem Warren Rd, North Jackson, OH , 44451-9781
Club Type: All Breed

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Marion Ohio Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Kate Stephenson
Address: Po Box 956, Marion, OH , 43301-0956
Email: allamerican@acc-net.com
Club Type: All Breed

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McKinley Kennel Club
Secretary : Karen Okey
Address: 1203 Bordner Ave Sw, Canton, OH , 44710-1129
Club Type: All Breed

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Medina Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Carola Beranek
Address: 8345 Branch Rd, Medina, OH , 44256-8983
Club Type: All Breed

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Middletown Dog Training Club
Corresponding Secretary : LaVerne Hopper
Address: 2211 Spencer Ln, Middletown, OH , 45042
Club Type: All Breed

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Queen City Dog Training Club, Inc.
Secretary : Pat Doty
Address: 6218 Stella Ave, Cincinnati, OH , 45224-2145
Website: www.qcdtc.org
Email: cavalab@fuse.net
Club Type: All Breed

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Ravenna Kennel Club
Secretary : Isla Auten
Address: 3363 Pioneer Trl, Mantua, OH , 44255-9451
Club Type: All Breed

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Richland County Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Mandy Beck
Address: 1131 Co Rd 1600, Ashland, OH , 44805-9455
Club Type: All Breed

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Rubber City Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Della Sailer
Address: 1846 Graham Rd, Stow, OH , 44224-3939
Club Type: All Breed

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Sandusky Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Rose Fetter
Address: 1045 N Thayer Rd, Lima, OH , 45801-9738
Club Type: All Breed

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St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club
Corresponding Secretary : Margaret Greco
Address: 51186 Burrwood Dr, St Clairsville, OH , 43950-9115
Website: www.scokc.org
Email: sec@scokc.org
Club Type: All Breed

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Sugarbush Kennel Club, Inc.
Secretary : Susan Chiari
Address: 1975 Bromton Dr, Lyndhurst, OH , 44124-3729
Club Type: All Breed

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Tarhe All Breed Training Club
Secretary : Betty Rex
Address: 4768 State Route 602, Bucyrus, OH , 44820
Club Type: All Breed

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Toledo Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Lyn Kalinoski
Address: 4868 Eastwick Dr, Toledo, OH , 43614-1812
Website: www.toledokennelclub.org
Email: LYNTERV@BUCKEYE-EXPRESS.COM
Club Type: All Breed

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Trumbull County Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Megan Anderson
Address: 248 Brookfield Ave, Boardman, OH , 44512
Club Type: All Breed

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Warren County Kennel Club of Ohio
Corresponding Secretary : Gregory Hlatky
Address: 6197 Morrow-Rossburg Road, Morrow, OH , 45152--942
Website: www.warrencountykc.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Western Reserve Kennel Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Ann Yuhasz
Address: 10616 Pekin Rd, Newbury, OH , 44065--971
Website: www.westernreservekc.com
Email: engsett@aol.com
Club Type: All Breed

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Youngstown All Breed Training Club, Inc.
Corresponding Secretary : Judy Drotar
Address: 3949 Cadwallader Sonk Rd, Cortland, OH , 44410-9444
Website: www.yabtc.com
Club Type: All Breed

[hmeadq]

Cleveland All breeds is very good. I don't know where you are exactly, but I know a very good trainer near Oberlin who has a lot of experience w/ Rotties and is very NO-Nonsense, if you think Cleveland all breeds is to far,,,

[b3noodles]

Rottie Mom...Thanks! I was so busy earlier that I missed the link one. Thanks for clarifing that for me. I will check into them on Wednesday morning. Thanks all for your help! Sue